Greater Kitsap Visitor Center

06/04/2026

Cruise the waterways, soak in the views, and spend the day exploring.

June 13 | Silverdale ⇄ Bremerton

Get your tickets now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/port-to-port-pop-up-ferry--2026

06/04/2026

Tickets are officially LIVE for the Port-to-Port Pop Up Ferry!

Step aboard the historic Carlisle II—the last remaining vessel of the legendary Mosquito Fleet—and experience a piece of maritime history.

Get your tickets today: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/port-to-port-pop-up-ferry--2026

06/03/2026

Kick off your summer with this special one-hour cruise through Dyes Inlet on Saturday, June 13th. Get your tickets today!

05/29/2026

All aboard the foot ferry—Saturday, June 13!

Cruise through Dyes Inlet on a scenic one-hour ride as you travel to Silverdale for the Father’s Day on the Bay Car Show, or downtown Bremerton for the Kitsap Juneteenth Freedom Festival.

Learn more: https://greaterkitsapchamber.com/port-to-port/

05/21/2026

The historic Carlisle II is returning to Silverdale and Bremerton this summer on Saturday, June 13th! Don't miss this special 1-hour cruise through Dyes Inlet and the Port Washington Narrows.

More information coming soon - mark your calendars!

05/21/2026

05/15/2026

🇺🇸 Want a sneak peek at all the action happening at the 79th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade & Festival?! 👀🎉

Check out our OFFICIAL Armed Forces Day Lookbook! 📖✨

Inside you’ll find:
🎖️ Parade participants
⭐ VIPs & special guests
🗺️ Event maps & staging info
🎶 Quincy Square entertainment
🛍️ Storefront Competition participants
🍔 Festival activities
🇺🇸 Sponsor recognition
…and SO much more!

Get excited, plan your day, and see who’s marching behind who before the big event TOMORROW! 🎺🥁🚒

🔗 View the Lookbook here:
https://canva.link/armedforcesday2026

Downtown Bremerton is ready to celebrate in a BIG way — and you won’t want to miss a moment! 🇺🇸

05/15/2026

🇺🇸 TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY! 🇺🇸

The 79th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade & Festival is almost here and Downtown Bremerton is ready to celebrate! 🎉

Get ready for a full day of patriotism, military pride, entertainment, local businesses, family fun, and community spirit as we honor:
⭐ “Our American Story: 250 Years of Patriots & Protectors” ⭐

✨ IMPORTANT REMINDERS ✨

🌧️ Rain or Shine Event
Dress weather appropriate and come prepared for an AMAZING day no matter the forecast!

🚗 Downtown Business & Employee Access
Access into the downtown parade zone will remain open until 9:30 AM.
Need a vehicle pass? Call the Bremerton Chamber Office:
📞 360-479-3579

♿ ADA Parking Available
Please follow the designated ADA Route and have your placard visible in your vehicle.

🎭 Parade Participants
Be sure to arrive during your designated staging time and follow all parade marshal instructions.

⭐ And DON’T LEAVE EARLY!
You won’t want to miss everything happening throughout the day!

🛍️ Visit participating downtown businesses and vote for your favorite patriotic storefront display in the Storefront Competition!

🎶 Then make your way to Quincy Square for:
🍔 Heroes BBQ
🎵 Live Entertainment
🎪 Family Activities
🎖️ Resource Fair
🇺🇸 Community Celebration

This is going to be one incredible day for our military community and our city — and we can’t wait to celebrate with YOU!

🇺🇸 See you tomorrow in Downtown Bremerton! 🇺🇸

05/15/2026

🚧🇺🇸 IMPORTANT DOWNTOWN ACCESS INFORMATION 🇺🇸🚧

Business Owners • Employees • Vendors
As we prepare for the 79th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade & Festival, we want to help make your Saturday morning access into Downtown Bremerton as smooth as possible!

✅ Per City officials, businesses, employees, and approved vendors will be allowed vehicle access into the parade zone until 9:30 AM to park near their businesses or event locations.

🚗 To simplify access:
• Follow the ADA Access Route marked on the attached Parade Map
• Display your Employee/Vendor Parking Pass in your vehicle window (Available at the Bremerton Chamber Office)
• Our volunteers and barricade teams will assist you through access points prior to the 9:30 AM closure

📍Need printed parking passes?
Stop by the Greater Kitsap Chamber of Commerce office or give us a call at 📞 360-479-3579 and we will gladly assist you!

🛍️ We are also encouraging the thousands of parade attendees to SHOP LOCAL, visit downtown businesses, enjoy local restaurants, and support our amazing Bremerton community throughout the weekend festivities!

Thank you for your patience, partnership, and support as we celebrate:
⭐ “Our American Story: 250 Years of Patriots & Protectors” ⭐

We can’t wait to celebrate with you this Saturday in Downtown Bremerton! 🇺🇸🎉

05/14/2026

🏆🇺🇸 THE DOWNTOWN BREMERTON STOREFRONT COMPETITION STARTS SATURDAY! 🇺🇸🏆

Our amazing downtown businesses are showing off their patriotic spirit for the 79th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade & Festival — and NOW it’s your turn to help choose the winner! 🎉

Starting Saturday, take a stroll through Downtown Bremerton, check out the decorated storefronts, and CAST YOUR VOTE for your favorite display! ❤️🤍💙

👏 Support local businesses
📸 Snap photos of your favorites
🛍️ Shop local while you explore
⭐ Vote for the storefront that best captures the spirit of “Our American Story: 250 Years of Patriots & Protectors”

Be sure to visit these participating Bremerton businesses:
✨ Remedy
✨ Life’s Beautiful Journey
✨ Collective Visions Gallery
✨ 12th Gate Tattoo
✨ Sheena Meza
✨ Schotzie’s Espresso

Who do YOU think will take home bragging rights this year? 👀

Drop your favorite downtown business in the comments and tag a friend to join you for a patriotic downtown adventure this weekend! 🇺🇸